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Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son~In~Law Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bashir Haske, son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement issued on Thursday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale called on the public to assist with useful information that could facilitate Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the statement read. The EFCC noted that Haske, 38, was last traced to No. 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Commission appealed to Nigerians to help track him down by reaching out to any of its offices across the country, including those in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. It added that useful information could also be provided through its official telephone hotline and email address.

8/22/2025, 7:22:51 AM

Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills For Self~defence~ CDS Gen Musa

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to acquire basic combat skills as a means of self-protection in times of danger. Speaking on Thursday as a guest on *Politics Today*, a programme aired on Channels Television, General Musa stressed that learning such skills is as important as driving, swimming, and other essential survival abilities. When asked whether he would advise Nigerians to learn combat skills for self-defence, General Musa said, “That one should be taken as learning driving, learning how to swim. Whether we have war or not, it is a survival instinct. “In Europe, swimming is compulsory; [so is] Learning and teaching about security because you have to learn what security is.” According to him, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, should train Nigerian graduates in unarmed combat skills for day-to-day survival against dark-hearted men. The defence chief further explained that security is the responsibility of all Nigerians, even as he urged citizens to remain situationally aware of their surroundings to identify strange and suspicious individuals.

8/22/2025, 7:10:15 AM

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Says FG Has ‘Destroyed Trust’ On 2009 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of reneging on key agreements regarding the revitalisation and adequate funding of public universities in Nigeria. Addressing journalists at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said university lecturers have endured more than two years of unfulfilled promises and deliberate delay tactics by the government. He highlighted unresolved issues such as the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, payment of outstanding salary arrears, withheld promotions, and improved welfare for retired lecturers. “The general public should also note that ASUU has written several letters to the FGN drawing its attention to the need to resolve this crisis amicably. Lamentably, the FGN has always turned a deaf ear to all our pleas,” the ASUU president said. “As always, it is the FGN that has consistently pushed our union to embark on a strike action, and it is clear that ASUU may have no other option than to embark on an action to press the FGN to listen to our demands and do the needful “The government made promises on these issues. Regrettably, we are here today to inform the Nigerian public, through you, that these undisputed issues could lead to a crisis in our educational sector have met, as with other consequences, nothing but the same response,” he said. The ASUU chief rejected the government’s proposed tertiary institutions staff support fund loan scheme, describing it as a trap. “Our members do not need loans. What we need is the implementation of agreements that will improve our purchasing power. Government is still owing us three months’ salaries, yet they are asking us to borrow money,” he said. ASUU also criticised the proliferation of universities without sustainable funding, warning that such actions have lowered standards and global rankings. On pensions, the union lamented that professors who served for over 40 years now receive as little as ₦150,000 monthly, despite rising inflation and living costs. The union said it will await the outcome of a government meeting scheduled for August 28 before deciding its next line of action. Still, it announced that members will stage rallies across campuses next week to demonstrate their frustrations. Piwuna warned: “Time is running out. We cannot continue to wait endlessly while the future of nigerian universities is destroyed.”

8/21/2025, 3:21:26 PM

2027: Fresh Crisis Looms In PDP Over Zoning Formula

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to grapple with internal divisions, as fresh disagreements over the zoning formula for the 2027 general elections have deepened rifts among southern leaders of the party. A group of stakeholders from the South, including State Chairmen, former Governors, National Assembly members, current and former members of the National Working Committee (NWC), as well as other prominent chieftains, have rejected as “illegal” a meeting scheduled for today in Lagos to discuss zoning arrangements. In a strongly worded statement, the leaders dismissed any “resolutions, communiqués or outcomes purportedly emanating from this meeting” as invalid and unrepresentative of the collective will of the PDP across Southern Nigeria. They insisted that “decisions reached in secrecy and exclusion cannot and shall not assume the authority of consensus.” The statement was signed by several top party figures, including Imo State Chairman Austin Nwachukwu, Abia’s Abraham Amah, Cross River’s Barr. Venatius Ikem, Akwa Ibom’s Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, and Rivers’ Aaron Chukwuemeka. Others who endorsed the position include the National Vice Chairman (South-East), Hon. Chidiebere Egwu Goodluck, and the House Minority Leader, Hon. O. K. Chinda. Also backing the move were Senators Igwe Nwagu, Mao Ohuabunwa, George Sekibo, Mike Ama Nnachi, former National Secretary Rt. Hon. Onwe S. Onwe, Deputy National Legal Adviser Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, former Ebonyi Legal Adviser Barr. Mudi Erhenede, among several others. The statement titled; “Re: Purported Meeting of PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit,” reads; “The attention of the undersigned State Chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party PDP from the South and some critical stakeholders has been drawn to a meeting ‘nicodemously’ summoned in Lagos today 21st August 2025 by some persons purporting to do so on behalf of PDP Members of the South tagged ‘PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit’ convened by the Admin Secretary, Zoning Committee of the PDP at the behest of the Chairman Zoning Committee (H.E Senator Duoye Diri) at the Legend Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. “The said meeting tagged ‘a summit’ was allegedly convened in the name of the three geo-political zones of Southern Nigeria — South East, South South and South West. “It is highly regrettable and indeed deeply disturbing that such a meeting was convened without the courtesy of inviting several State Chairmen from the South East and South South, as well as the duly elected National Secretary and Deputy National Legal Adviser of our great party. Even more troubling is the inexplicable exclusion of several national officers, eminent leaders and critical stakeholders of the PDP. “Shockingly, the Minority Leader in the National Assembly and other principal officers of our party from the South-South and South-East were also deliberately sidelined and denied participation in a meeting where such far-reaching and sensitive decisions on zoning, power rotation and political equity are to be discussed. “Equally concerning is the deliberate omission of most former governors from the South East and South South, who, by every standard of history, pedigree and institutional memory, remain critical stakeholders in any conversation about the future direction of our party. “Such a brazen disregard for established structures and statutory organs of the PDP not only offends the spirit of collective decision-making but also risks undermining the very foundation upon which our party was built. “The PDP, since inception, has been anchored on the values of inclusivity, equity, consultation and collective responsibility. “Any process that deliberately sidelines key stakeholders, ignores the legitimate authority of national officers and excludes elected leaders and ranking lawmakers erodes trust, fuels division and threatens party cohesion at a time when unity is most needed. “For the avoidance of doubt, we categorically dismiss any resolutions, communiqués or outcomes purportedly emanating from this meeting as neither binding on, or reflective of, the collective will and aspirations of the PDP family across Southern Nigeria. Decisions reached in secrecy and exclusion cannot and shall not assume the authority of consensus. “More particularly, the said summit is premature and targeted at protecting the interest and selfish ambition of a select few as the Zoning Committee set up by the 101 NEC is yet to present its report for ratification by the party. “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the unity, stability and electoral fortunes of the PDP and call upon all well-meaning leaders and stakeholders to resist any attempt to manipulate zoning arrangements through exclusionary tactics or clandestine maneuvers. “The South East and South South zones, alongside our counterparts in the South West, remain united in the pursuit of fairness, justice, and equity — the very ideals that have sustained our party’s relevance and credibility over the years. “As custodians of the mandate entrusted to us by our members, we remain resolute in defending the integrity of the PDP and ensuring that any decisions affecting Southern Nigeria within the PDP are reached through proper consultations, transparency and inclusiveness, in line with the established democratic ethos of our party. “We call on the National Working Committee NWC, the National Executive Committee NEC and all stakeholders of the party to disregard any outcome of the said meeting which is not only illegal but divisive. “Take notice that where any iota of regard is given to the outcome of the purported meeting, we shall not hesitate to take appropriate steps in line with our party constitution to resist same with full force.”

8/21/2025, 12:02:03 PM

FULL LIST: FG Lists Federal Hospitals Where Dialysis Costs N12,000

The Federal Government has clarified that patients in the Northwest are fully included in its kidney dialysis subsidy programme. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare dismissed reports suggesting otherwise, explaining that the initiative is already being piloted in 11 federal tertiary health institutions nationwide. The statement, signed by the Deputy Director and Head of Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, noted that the subsidy has cut the cost of a dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. “This initiative, driven by the Renewed Hope Agenda, is part of the administration’s deliberate effort to provide relief for patients with kidney-related diseases while expanding access to universal health coverage,” he said. Below is the full list of hospitals where the subsidy is currently in effect: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital University of Jos Teaching Hospital National Hospital, Abuja Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta University College Hospital, Ibadan University of Benin Teaching Hospital Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri Federal Medical Centre, Abakaliki “The Ministry emphasises that the Northwest is not excluded. This pilot phase will be expanded to cover more Federal hospitals across the country in due course, ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind in accessing life-saving dialysis services,” he added. The government also restated its commitment to reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and improving the well-being of citizens.

8/20/2025, 5:44:11 PM

50~Year~Old Woman Arrested Over Plot To Assassinate Trump

A 50-year-old Indiana woman, Nathalie Rose Jones, has been arrested and charged with conspiring to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump. Authorities revealed that Jones had issued multiple threats against Trump on social media. Confirming the charges, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro stated that Jones is accused of threatening to kill, kidnap, or inflict harm on the president. “Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution,” Pirro said. “Make no mistake, justice will be served.” Court documents have now revealed that the Secret Service monitored Nathalie’s Instagram and Facebook posts between August 2 and August 15. Using the account ‘Nath.Jones’, she allegedly referred to Trump as a “terrorist” and a “dictator,” accused him of causing “extreme and unnecessary loss of life” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and called for his removal from office. Secret Service agents interviewed Nathalie on August 15 and she allegedly confessed she would take Trump’s life if given the opportunity, claiming she had a “bladed object” she could use to “carry out her mission of killing” the President.

8/20/2025, 5:37:45 PM

China Set To Unveil First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

China is preparing to unveil a humanoid robot equipped with a fully functional artificial womb, a breakthrough that could redefine reproductive science. The project, led by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, is scheduled for launch in 2026, according to Indian Times. Project leader Zhang Qifeng, speaking at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, said the scientific groundwork has already been laid. The next stage, he noted, will focus on integrating the artificial womb into a humanoid robot to enable what he described as “interactive pregnancy.” Artificial womb technology itself is not entirely new. It mimics the natural uterine environment using synthetic amniotic fluid and an umbilical-like tube to deliver nutrients and oxygen. In 2017, U.S. researchers demonstrated its feasibility by sustaining premature lambs for several weeks inside so-called “biobags.” What sets Kaiwa’s initiative apart is its ambition to create a robot capable of managing the full process — from fertilisation to full-term birth. The innovation is expected to cost around 100,000 yuan (£11,000), making it significantly cheaper than traditional surrogacy and potentially disruptive amid rising infertility rates, particularly in China

8/20/2025, 8:53:17 AM

Alleged Fraud: Court Freezes Four Accounts Linked To Ex~NNPCL Boss, Kyari

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the immediate past Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari, following fraud allegations. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ogechi Ujam, filed an ex parte motion requesting that the accounts be frozen pending the conclusion of the Commission’s investigations. In his ruling, the judge held that the EFCC’s application was meritorious and accordingly granted the request. “I have listened to the counsel for the applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence with the exhibits and written address attached. I found that this application is meritorious and it is hereby granted as prayed,” the judge held. Justice Nwite then adjourned till Sept 23 for a report on the matter. On August 11, 2025, the EFCC filed the motion ex parte before the court to seek an order freezing the bank accounts because the accounts are owned by Kyari, “who is currently being investigated in a case involving the offences of conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering pending the conclusion of the investigation.” In the affidavit attached to the ex parte, Amin Abdullahi, an EFCC investigator attached to the Special Investigation Unit, said the commission received and investigated a petition dated April 24 and filed by a group, the Guardian of Democracy and Rule of Law, against Kyari. He said he was a member of the team assigned to investigate the petition. “Upon receipt of the petition referred to in Paragraph 4 above, my team carried out several investigation activities which included seeking and obtaining bank records from commercial Banks,” he said. He said the preliminary investigations found that two of the bank accounts carry the name of Mele Kyari, while the other two have the name of a non-governmental organisation, Guwori Community Development Foundation Flood Relief. The accounts were listed as: “Jaiz Bank account number: 0017922724 with account name: Mele Kyari; Jaiz Bank account number: 0017922724 with account name: Mele Kyari; Jaiz Bank account number: 0018575055 and Jaiz Bank number: 0018575141 with both account names as Guwori Community Development Foundation Flood Relief.” The anti-graft agency argued that the bank accounts in respect of which the reliefs are sought are subject matters of investigation by the Commission about misappropriation of funds and criminal breach of trust. The anti-graft agency also said that the preliminary investigation conducted thus far revealed that the bank accounts are linked to Mr Kyari, who has been using them to receive suspicious inflows from NNPC and various oil companies that have dealings with NNPC. “That bank records further revealed that these accounts are controlled and managed by Mr Kyari through his family members who are acting as fronts,” he said. Abdullahi also said the investigation so far carried out revealed “that N661,464,601.50, which are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, were warehoused in four different accounts. “These funds were traced to Mele Kolo Kyari, who is the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). “Further investigation revealed that the said transactions in the various accounts were disguised as payments for a purported book launch and activities of a non-governmental organisation (NGO). “That the Commission has written to Jaiz Bank, where the accounts referred to are domiciled, for the hard copies of the comprehensive account details. While the response of the Bank is being awaited, the Commission has written to post a “no debit” instruction on the accounts, which will only last for 72 hours. “That I was informed by M.A. Babatunde Esq., learned counsel to the Applicant during official briefing at EFCC Headquarters, and I verily believe him that an order of this honourable court is necessary to freeze the said accounts clearly described in schedule 1 to the motion paper, while investigation is ongoing. It also said, “That there is a need to preserve the funds in the identified bank accounts pending the conclusion of the investigation and possible prosecution”. “That it is in the interest of justice to grant this application”.

8/20/2025, 7:03:46 AM

Tinubu’s N1.5m Salary “A Joke” As FG Pushes To Increase Salary Of Political Office Holders

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revealed that it is set to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, stressing that their current pay packages are inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated given rising responsibilities and economic challenges. RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu currently earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than ₦1 million — salaries that have remained unchanged since 2008. “You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ₦1.5m a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that it is a joke,” Shehu told the gathering. “You cannot pay a minister less than ₦1m per month since 2008 and expect him to put in his best without necessarily being involved in some other things. You pay either a CBN governor or the DG ten times more than you pay the President,” the RMAFC chief said. “That is just not right. Or you pay him [the head of an agency] twenty times higher than the Attorney-General of the Federation. That is absolutely not right.”

8/19/2025, 5:35:38 PM

NCAA Orders All Phones Switched Off During Take~off, Landing

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during aircraft take-off and landing. Announcing the directive in a post on X on Tuesday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the rules guiding the use of phones and other electronic devices on flights within Nigeria have now been streamlined. He explained that the decision was taken after an emergency meeting with key industry stakeholders earlier on Tuesday.

8/19/2025, 5:23:43 PM

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